Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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