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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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