Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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