Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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