Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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