Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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