Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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