Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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