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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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