Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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