Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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