Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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