Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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