Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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