Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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