Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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