Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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