Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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