Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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