Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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