Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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