Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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