Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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