Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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