Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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