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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with 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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