Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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