Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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