Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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