Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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