Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses 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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