Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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