Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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