Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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