Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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