Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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