Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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