Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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