Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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