Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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