Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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