Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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