Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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