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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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