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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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