Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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