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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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