Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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