Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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