Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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