Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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