Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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