Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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