Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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