Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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