Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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