Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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