Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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