Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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