Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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