Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers 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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