Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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