Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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