Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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