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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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