Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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