Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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