Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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