Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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