Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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