Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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