Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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