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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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