Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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