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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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