Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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