Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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