Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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