Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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