Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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