Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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