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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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