Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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