Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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