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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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