Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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