Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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