Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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