Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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