Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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