Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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