Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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