Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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