Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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