Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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