Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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