Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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