Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies 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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