Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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