Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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