Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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