Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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