Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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