Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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