Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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