Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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