Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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