Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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