Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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