Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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