Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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