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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating 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 gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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