Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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