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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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