Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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