Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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