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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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