Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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