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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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