Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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