Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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