Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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