Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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