Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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