Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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