Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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