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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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