Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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