Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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