Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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