Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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