Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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