Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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