Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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