Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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