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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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