Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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