Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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