Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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