Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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