Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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