Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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