Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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