Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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