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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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