Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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