Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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