Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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