Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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