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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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