Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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