Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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