Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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