Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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