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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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