Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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