Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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