Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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