Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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