Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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