Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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