Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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