Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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