Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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