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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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