Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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