Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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