Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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