Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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