Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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