Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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