Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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