Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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