Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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