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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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