Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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