Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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