Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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