Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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