Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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