Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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