Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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