Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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