Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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