Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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