Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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