Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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