Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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