Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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