Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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