Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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