Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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