Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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