Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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