Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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