Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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