Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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