Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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