Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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