Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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