Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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