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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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