Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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