Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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