Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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