Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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