Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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