Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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