Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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