Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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