Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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