Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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