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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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