Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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