Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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