Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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