Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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