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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts 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 student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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