Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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