Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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