Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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