Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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