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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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