Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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