Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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