Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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