Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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