Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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