Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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