Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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