Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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