Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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