Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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