Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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