Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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