Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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