Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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