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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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