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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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