Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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