Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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