Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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