Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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