Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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