Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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