Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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