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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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