Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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