Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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