Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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