Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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