Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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