Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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