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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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