Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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