Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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