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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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