Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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