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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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