Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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