Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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