Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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