Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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