Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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