Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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