Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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