Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes 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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