Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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