Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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