Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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