Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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