Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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