Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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