Find out more about the impressive new 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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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