Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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