Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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