Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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