Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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