Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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