Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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