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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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