Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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