Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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