Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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