Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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