Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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