Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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