Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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