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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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