Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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