Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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