Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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