Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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