Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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