Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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