Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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