Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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