Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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