Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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