Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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