Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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