Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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