Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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