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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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