Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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