Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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