Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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