Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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