Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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