Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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