Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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