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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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