Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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