Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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