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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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