Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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