Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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