Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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