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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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