Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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