Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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