Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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