Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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