Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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