Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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