Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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