Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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