Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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