Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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