Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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