Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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