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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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