Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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