Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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