Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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