Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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