Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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