Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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