Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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