Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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