Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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