Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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