Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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