Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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