Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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