Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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