Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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