Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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