Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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