Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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