Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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