Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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