Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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