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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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