Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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