Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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