Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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