Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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