Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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