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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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