Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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