Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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