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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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