Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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