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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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