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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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