Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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