Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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