Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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