Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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