Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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