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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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