Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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