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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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