Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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