Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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