Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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