Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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