Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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