Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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