Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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