Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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