Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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