Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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