Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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