Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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