Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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