Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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