Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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