Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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