Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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