Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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