Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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