Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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