Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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