Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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