Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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