Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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