Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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