Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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