Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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