Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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