Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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