Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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