Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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