Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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