Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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