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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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