Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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