Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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