Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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