Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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