Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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