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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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