Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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