Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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