Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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