Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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