Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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