Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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