Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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