Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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