Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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