Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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