Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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