Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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