Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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