Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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