Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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