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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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