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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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