Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free 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 learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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