Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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