Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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