Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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