Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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