Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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