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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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