Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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