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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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