Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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