Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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