Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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