Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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