Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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