Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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