Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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