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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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