Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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