Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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