Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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