Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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