Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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