Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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