Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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