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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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