Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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