Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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