Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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