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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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