Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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