Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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