Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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