Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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