Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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