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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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