Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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