Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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