Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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