Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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