Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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