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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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