Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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