Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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