Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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