Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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