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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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