Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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