Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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