Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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