Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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