Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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