Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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