Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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