Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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