Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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