Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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