Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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