Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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