Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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