Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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