Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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