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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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