Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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