Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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