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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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