Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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