Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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