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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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