Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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