Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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