Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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