Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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