Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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