Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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