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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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