Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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