Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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