Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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