Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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