Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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