Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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